Corrections News
Corrections news is essential for the correctional facility workforce, providing up-to-date information on developments, policy changes, and emerging trends in the penitentiary system. This directory offers articles that help staff stay current on issues affecting their work environment, inmate management, and facility operations. Regularly engaging with corrections news ensures personnel are prepared for new challenges and opportunities. For additional insights, explore our section on Correctional Design and Operations Management.
BREAKING NEWS
Gerald Merrill, who was a deputy superintendent/business manager, was ordered to serve five years in prison and pay more than $500,000 in restitution to the Maine DOC
The case raised the question of whether the officers could be sued and held liable for using force
The settlement request comes more than three years after the deadliest prison riot in the U.S. in 25 years
The assault was carried out on Dec. 3, 2020, by several inmates
Officer Roy Trejo was recognized earlier this month after a fellow officer called in to a local radio show
Daniele Tavenner is accusing her former supervisor of attempting to coerce her into a sexual relationship
The program, which allows extended family visits with inmates, was suspended in March 2020 due to the pandemic
The suit alleges that staff were put at risk when inmates without mental health conditions were illegally transferred to the prison’s mental health unit
“Responsible juvenile justice reform also takes into account the needs of public safety,” wrote Gov. Janet Mills
PRODUCT NEWS
The new enhancements integrate AI directly into existing system workflows, positioning intelligence as a core component of daily operations rather than a standalone add-on
Real County deputies are using the technology during transport operations, with the agency saying it could help reduce the risk of a seized weapon being used against an officer
Axon Vision introduced to help recognize activity in live camera feeds while Axon Assistant expands secure, compliant AI to deliver operational data and continuous intelligence in the field
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office used its traveling training center to reinforce de-escalation tactics and reduce use-of-force incidents
New mission mode provides simpler and more intuitive sampling of hazardous vapors
Midland County Jail officials say outsourcing mail scanning improves safety for staff and inmates while maintaining access to correspondence
A Senate panel recommends outfitting corrections officers at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, operated by CoreCivic, with body cameras following a violent 2025 riot